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U.S. jobs growth slows as unemployment rises and inflation pressure continues

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in September and unemployment moved higher, signaling a labor market shift toward slower hiring.

The economy added fewer jobs in September, and the unemployment rate ticked up, according to an Economy piece by The New York Times.

The report also pointed to ongoing inflation pressure, which it said has continued to weigh on markets and keep costs elevated.

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